December 2023, United States – In a some late year moves, six Democratic governors have taken a symbolic step. They’ve formally requested President Joe Biden to reconsider the legal status of marijuana by rescheduling it before the year’s end. This move comes after a notable recommendation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) earlier in August.
Still to this day, cannabis is classified as a Schedule 1 drug under the Controlled Substances Act, is in the same category as substances like heroin and LSD, which are considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. However, the HHS has proposed shifting marijuana to Schedule 3. This reclassification would acknowledge the medical value of cannabis and reduce restrictions on its research and use, potentially opening doors for more medical treatments and easing legal barriers.
The push from these governors seems that it is not just a political gesture, (time will tell) but reflects a growing acknowledgment of the changing perspectives towards cannabis across the nation. It signals an understanding of the need to align federal laws with the realities of state policies and public opinion, which increasingly favor marijuana legalization.
Rescheduling cannabis could have far-reaching implications. It would likely lead to more research into cannabis’s medical benefits and possibly pave the way for broader federal legalization. Moreover, it could significantly impact the legal and regulatory environment for cannabis businesses, possibly easing banking and taxation challenges they currently face.
This move by the governors highlights the evolving dialogue on cannabis in the United States. It showcases a growing trend towards recognizing the potential benefits of cannabis while addressing the legal and social complexities surrounding its use. As 2023 comes to a close, this development could mark a pivotal moment in the history of cannabis legislation in the country.
We don’t think this will have any impact on the president to do anything. At his age things don’t move fast or sometimes at all. Why isn’t cannabis legal yet?
SOURCE – MJBIZDaily.com